Prepared for the IIPS Symposium on

Globalization andJapan’s Science and Technology Strategy
19 – 20 November 2007
TokyoSession 3
Tuesday, 20 November 2007

Who is capable of leading our journey toward
resolving global issues through innovation?

Yoko Ishikura
Hitotsubashi University

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Issues we face today-Energy (Portfolio of energy
sources to meet the growingdemand)-Environment – global warmingetc.
-Demand for resources – Food,
Water, cause for tribal wars
-Healthcare – Basic health indeveloping countries, epidemics

All Global in Scaleand Scope

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Forces at WorkJAPAN- Declining population andrapid ageing
ASIA-Rapidly Growing, butIssues- Increasingly
threatenedsustainability ofhumankind

with pressing Issues
WORLD- Further development of aknowledge-based
network society- Accelerating progressof globalization- Explosive population
growth- Climate change andenvironmental degradation

New andunexplored era- Widening gap between
rich–poor divide

Innovation

ScienceTechnology

Social System

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Explosive Population GrowthIssues
EnergyEnvironment

Resources

Healthcare

GAP

Initiatives

NationalorRegional

Innovation Ecosystem
E.U
U.S. (InnovateJapanSingapore, South(Innovative (Innovation 25)
America,
Korea
Competitiveness Europe)
Index)

GlobalChinaetc.

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Prototypes

University/Enterprise
Research

Proof of Concept

VisionPolicy/Strategy

Human Networks
Networks of Technologies
Networks of Funds
Regional Clusters
Industry-Academia
Collaborations
IP/Standard
Regulation/Deregulation

OutputInnovation-friendly
Markets
Public Procurement

Funding
Human Resources/Education: nurture talents, brain circulation
Public Acceptance: consensus, consumer education, cultural issues
International Competition & Collaboration

Source: Global Innovation Ecosystem 2006, JST/CRDS

Profit and Welfare/QOL Sustainability

Interaction Fields
“BA”

Input

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Why Private Companies?
-Global area is the reality
Resources, markets from global and local- Management of complex VC activities throughout the world
Globally-Integrated Enterprise-Value /Wealth Creator> Value/Wealth Distributor-Corporate Social Responsibility beyond national boundaries- Social Entrepreneurs
Gates Foundation, Grameen Bank

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EnergyGlobal Issues
Environment

Resources

Healthcare

Innovation Ecosystem Initiatives
China
Singapore
FinlandUK
GlobalHybrid
Organization

U.S.

JAPANSocial SystemAcademia

Government/Public
Collaboration

PrivateExhibit-7

Requirement for Global Hybrid Organization-Global; Clearly beyond national borders- Private sector driven-Diverse, representing not one sector

Existing organizations?

- Innovation as main driver-Best use of current and updated ICT-Collaborative and competitive withother organizations overseas

NEW organization!
-Globally –networked Professional Staff- Young and dedicated support staff-Well versed in de facto global language

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Typical steps in Problem Solving Process
1.Identify the high priority topics

2.Prepare budget and get funds
3.Prepare project plan and recruit staff

4.Organize virtual and real events

5.Manage project teams.

6.Prepare and Post report (web cast)

7.Design action plan

8.Monitor progress and fine tune action plans